INTELLIGENT and Integrated

AUTHOR(S)

Sinclair, Ken

PUB. DATE

April 2002

SOURCE

Engineered Systems;Apr2002, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Provides guidelines for the engineering firms to provide potential intelligence and integration in buildings. Need to educate owners and designers on the capabilities of the industry; Involvement in the corporate enterprise; Development of a relationship with specialized building integration and intelligence designers.

ACCESSION #

6459821

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